2A, 2B, 2C
hikes
Always bring lunch and water. Consider layered clothing, sunscreen and hiking poles.
Canine hikers should also bring leashes, litter bags, and water for their dogs.
Jul 5 Sat 2A hike
Presidio of San Francisco. A moderately paced historical hike through San Francisco's Presidio. Meet: 10 am at the southeast corner of Funston and Lincoln Avenues in the Presidio in the YMCA parking lot. Directions: Enter Presidio at Arguello Boulevard Turn right on Moraga and left on Funston, or enter Presidio at Lombard, turn right on Presidio Boulevard to Lincoln/Funston.
Gloria Navarra (415)731-6144
Jul 5 Sat 2A hike
Art Deco Oakland. An urban walk emphasizing architecture and history of downtown Oakland. Moderate-to-leisurely pace, but walk takes all afternoon ending about 5:30 pm near the twelth street BART Station. Optional post-walk dinner at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: lunch (no good place to buy lunch); $1.50 for return to museum by BART; $ for optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 11 am at tenth and Fallon entry to Oakland Museum next to nursing bear statue (one block from Lake Merritt BART). Very little all day parking available, so use of BART is recommended.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Jul 5 Sat 2B hike
San Bruno Mountain. Explore San Bruno Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the Mountain and its rare plants and endangered Mission Blue, Elfin, and Silverspot butterflies. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Jul 5 Sat 2B hike
Bass Lake and Alamere Fall at Point Reyes. Rated one of the best hikes - ocean, mountains, lakes and a waterfall. Hike in and out along coast, 2 miles to very swimable Bass Lake. Another 2 miles past Pelican Lake and Double Point to Alamere Falls crashing to the beach. 9 miles round trip, back 5 pm-ish. Optional Bolinas dinner after hike. Bring: Layers, lunch, snacks, water and sunscreen. Swimsuit? Meet: 10:30 am at Palomarin trailhead at south Point Reyes. Directions: take usually unmarked Bolinas turnoff north of Stinson Beach, turn right on Mesa Road, 4-1/2 miles to parking lot with surprisingly nice toilets. Carpooling: call leader - it is a long ride.
Jim Spalding (415)337-6799 or cpaspaldg[at]aol.com
Jul 6 Sun 2A hike
Stinson Beach. An easy/moderate hike with great views from Mountain Home to Stinson Beach via the Matt Davis Trail (or Steep Ravine?). Lunch overlooking Stinson Beach. Goof off for a couple of hours on the beach, and then catch the bus back. Bring: $2/$1 for the 4:14 pm or 6:44 pm Stagecoach back from Stinson Beach. Lunch and liquids to share. Swimsuit and towel. Meet: 9 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley, or 9:30 am at Mountain Home (limited parking).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 9 Wed 2B hike
Point Reyes. A moderately paced hike on Point Reyes trails. Back by 3 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Bob Smith (510)841-0402
Jul 9 Wed 2B hike
Warm weather Tilden. Hike on Volmer Peak, Grizzly Peak and other Tilden trails including Lake Anza. Meet: 9:30 am at the steam trains upper parking lot on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Jul 10 Thu 2A hike
Alameda. Enjoy quiet streets, peaceful parks, and interesting architecture on this walking tour of the Fernside district of Alameda. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at Jackson Park on Encinal Avenue, one block east of Park Street.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Jul 19 Sat 2B hike
Ohlone (Siplichiquin) Village Sites. A visit to Indian shellmounds: life-in-place along the Bayside ridges with San Bruno Mountain Watch. A hike through 5000 years of human presence and the intricate balance of the original San Francisco Bay people; native plants to crystals to grizzly bears. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Jul 19 Sat 2B hike
Favorite Trails of Ron Moore. Celebrate Ron's 65 birthday and 35 years as an outings leader for the Sierra Club. This is a slow paced hike, and ends by 4:30 pm. Bring: finger food and libation for celebration after the hike. Meet: 10 am at Rock Spring parking area on Mount Tamalpais.
Ron Moore (510)465-5194
Jul 19 Sat 2B canine hike
Tilden Park canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on a moderate loop including the Seaview Trail. Return to cars around 1 pm. with no lunch stop but time for a quick snack. Dogless people welcome. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070 or linda-rand-hike[at]earthlink.net
Jul 20 Sun 2B hike
Mount Barnabe. A beautiful and moderate hike in Samuel Taylor State Park with great views from Devil's Gulch, plus a walk along Papermill Creek. Back about 4:30 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 23 Wed 2B hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on southside trails. Back by 3 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Bob Smith (510)841-0402
Jul 24 Thu 2A hike
Hayward. Trace the earthquake fault, and visit parks and historic landmarks in old downtown Hayward. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at the turnstile of the North Hayward BART station.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Jul 26 Sat 2A hike
Mosaics of San Francisco, part 4 South of Market. A moderately paced walk to admire mosaics, murals and sculptures in the Mission, Bernal Heights, Holly Park, Potrero Hill and SOM, ending under the dome at the new Bloomingdales' Mall. Optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 9:30 am at 24th Street BART station, southwest corner of Mission Street at the Bank of the West sign. Directions: BART or Muni buses 14, 48 or 49.
Jeanne Halpern (415)841-1254
Jul 31 Thu 2A hike
Troop 80 Trail. A delightful hike from Mountain Home to PanToll and back on the Troop 80 Trail. A delightful hike, especially as the trail has been restored. Back by 1:30 pm. Bring: a snack. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 2 Sat 2A hike
San Jose. Join us for an historic tour of old downtown San Jose. Meet: 10 am in front of the AmTrak train station, corner of Alameda and Cahill.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 2 Sat 2A hike
Piedmont Architectural Walk. An architectural walk past Piedmont mansions, emphasizing homes designed by Julia Morgan. Moderate-to-leisurely pace, but walk takes all day returning about 5 pm. Optional post-walk dinner at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 9:45 am on Piedmont Elementary School lawn at corner of Piedmont Avenue and Echo Street in Oakland. Directions: Echo is at upper end of Piedmont Avenue near Pleasant Valley Road.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Aug 2 Sat 2B hike
San Bruno Mountain. Explore San Bruno Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the Mountain and its rare plants and endangered Mission Blue, Elfin, and Silverspot butterflies. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Aug 3 Sun 2B hike
Marina Green to Beach Chalet. West end of Marina Green through Presidio's Crissy Field, up at Golden Gate Bridge along coastal trail past Baker's Beach to Sea Cliff (see Robin William's humble abode) and then along coastal trail to Cliff House and Beach Chalet. Six miles one way, end 4 pm-ish. Drizzle OK, rain cancels. Optional post-hike dinner/beverages. Meet: 12 noon at west end of Marina Green parking lot (near St Francis Yacht Club). Directions: parking lot north end of Marina Green off Marina Boulevard, north of yacht harbor, and before Crissy Field. Carpooling: call leader to arrange shuttles.
Jim Spalding (415)337-6799 or cpaspaldg[at]aol.com
Aug 3 Sun 2B hike
Scenic Corte Madera hills. Mostly steep trails, fireroad, stairs and lanes on hills and ridges. Good views, nice waterfall and creek if recent rain. Back mid-afternoon. Heavy rain cancels, showers may modify. Meet: 8:30 am by restrooms at near end of tennis courts across from the Post Office on west side of big, green town park, about 0.75 mile west of Highway 101 in Corte Madera. Directions: exit Highway 101 at Tamalpais/Paradise Drives. Go west on Tamalpais, turn right on Pixley Avenue, at far side of town park, and take first right into big lot.
Richard Riopelle (415)925-1816 or richard_riopelle[at]hotmail.com
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 3 Sun 2B hike
Angel Island hike and picnic. A moderate hike over and around Angel Island with a potluck beach picnic. Spectacular views of all the Bay. We go to the top of Mount Livermore, and then have lunch on the beach. Bring a great potluck dish for six hikers to share. Back by 4 pm. Meet: 9:45 am at the Angel Island ferry dock in Tiburon. Cost: Angel Island Ferry $13.50.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 6 Wed 2B hike
Warm weather Tilden. Hike on Wildcat Peak, Nimitz , Curran and other trails for wonderful views, plus a walk through the Rotary Peace Grove. Bring: water lots of it if it's hot. Meet: 9:30 am at the Tilden Little Farm/Environmental Ed Center parking lot. Directions: turn down Canon Drive at the top of Spruce Street in Berkeley, then left into parking lot.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Aug 9 Sat 2A hike
Inner Sunset to Ocean Beach. A moderately paced one-way hike to Ocean Beach via Sea Cliff area with its lovely homes and the scenic Coastal Trail. Meet: 10 am at 9th and Irving, northeast corner. Directions: take N-Judah or 44 Muni ($1.50/50c).
Gloria Navarra (415)731-6144
Aug 14 Thu 2A hike
Alameda. Join us for an historic walk through the Park Street and Gold Coast districts of Alameda. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at Jackson Park on Encinal Avenue, one block east of Park Street.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 16 Sat 2B hike
Ohlone (Siplichiquin) Village Sites. A visit to Indian shellmounds: life-in-place along the Bayside ridges with San Bruno Mountain Watch. A hike through 5000 years of human presence and the intricate balance of the original San Francisco Bay people; native plants to crystals to grizzly bears. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Aug 16 Sat 2B hike
Alamere Falls. A scenic hike to Bass Lake for lunch, and then to large waterfall on beach (9 miles round-trip). Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Hike ends about 5:30 pm. Post-hike dinner at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: swimsuit and towel for lake swim and $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant in Bolinas. Meet: 11 am in Palomarin Trailhead parking lot at end of Mesa Road in Point Reyes National Seashore. Directions: from Highway 1 north of Stinson Beach, take unmarked road on left at top of Bolinas Lagoon to Bolinas. Turn right at Mesa Road (which is marked) and follow Mesa Road (which becomes gravel) to end of road in parking lot. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART 9 am.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Aug 22 Fri 2B hike
Redwood Regional Park. Hike through the redwoods primarily in the shade on various trails on the west side of the park. Bring: lots of water if it's warm. Meet: 9:30 at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area. Directions: take Redwood Road in Oakland, cross Skyline Boulevard, left into park entrance, drive to end of road.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Aug 23 Sat 2B canine hike
Tilden Park canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on a moderate loop including the Seaview Trail. Return to cars around 1 pm. with no lunch stop but time for a quick snack. Dogless people welcome. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070 or linda-rand-hike[at]earthlink.net
Aug 24 Sun 2B hike
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Redwoods, creeks and coastal views are featured on this route. Meet: 11:15 am at main preserve parking lot. Directions: from Highway 101 or 280, take Highway 92 west towards Half Moon Bay. Go left (south) at Skyline Boulevard, Highway 35, 4.5 miles to preserve entrance. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART by base of steps on east side of College Avenue at 10 am.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Aug 24 Sun 2B hike
Dogtown and Bolinas Ridge. A moderate hike from Five Brooks to Dogtown along the Bolinas Ridge, Randall, Olema and Valley trails. Back about 4:30 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 28 Thu 2A hike
Redwood Park. Join us on a search for the ruins of a town that was abandoned over 100 years ago. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at the Canyon Meadow staging area of Redwood Park on Redwood Road in Oakland. Cost: $5 parking.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 30 Sat 2B hike
Castle Rock State Park. Moderate to leisurely paced hike featuring impressive waterfall and spectacular rock scenery. Return to trailhead about 5:30 pm. Optional post-hike dinner at restaurant in Saratoga. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for post-hike dinner at restaurant in Saratoga. Meet: 10:30 am at parking lot inside Castle Rock State Park. Directions: park is located on Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard), 3 miles south of Highway 9. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART 9 am. Cost: $6 per car entry fee at park.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Sep 6 Sat 2A hike
Alameda architectural walk. View Victorian and other homes in Alameda on this educational walk. No lunch stop. Return to start by 5 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant. Meet: 12:30 pm at entrance to Robert Crown Memorial Beach. Directions: beach entry is located at corner of Otis and Westline in Alameda.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Sep 6 Sat 2B hike
San Bruno Mountain. Explore San Bruno Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the Mountain and its rare plants and endangered Mission Blue, Elfin, and Silverspot butterflies. Bring: wind/sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Sep 7 Sun 2B hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Mount Wittenberg. A great, moderately paced hike to Mount Wittenberg, the highest peak on Point Reyes. Great views from the Baldy and Sky trails. Bring lunch and liquids to share. Back by 4:30 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Sep 20 Sat 2B hike
Ohlone (Siplichiquin) Village Sites. A visit to Indian shellmounds: life-in-place along the Bayside ridges with San Bruno Mountain Watch. A hike through 5000 years of human presence and the intricate balance of the original San Francisco Bay people; native plants to crystals to grizzly bears. Bring: wind/sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Sep 25 Thu 2B hike
Oakland hills. Take a 1700-foot climb from sea level to the top of Redwood Peak. Bring: lunch; nothing available for purchase. Meet: 10 am at the entrance to Dimond Park, 3745 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Sep 27 Sat 2B hike
Panoramic Pierce Point. A nine-mile hike on a windswept peninsula to beach, tide-pools, and rocky cliffs. Some steep, brushy slopes. Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Return to trailhead about 6 pm. Optional post-hike meal at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: warm clothes (often very windy) and $ for optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 10:30 am at McClure's Beach parking lot at Point Reyes National Seashore. Directions: go north of Inverness on Pierce Point Road to lower parking lot for McClure's Beach. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART at 8:30 am.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Sep 27 Sat 2B hike
Bass Lake and Alamere Fall at South Point Reyes. Rated one of the best hikes: ocean, mountains, lakes and a waterfall. Hike in and out along coast, 2 miles to very swimmable Bass Lake. Another 2 miles past Pelican Lake and Double Point to Alamere Falls crashing to the beach. 9 miles round trip, back 5 pm-ish. Optional Bolinas dinner after hike. Bring: layers, lunch, snacks, water and sunscreen. Swimsuit? Meet: 10:30 am at Palomarin trailhead at south Point Reyes. Directions: take usually unmarked Bolinas turnoff north of Stinson Beach, turn right on Mesa Road, 4-1/2 miles to parking lot with surprisingly nice toilets. Carpooling: call leader It is a long ride.
Jim Spalding (415)337-6799 or cpaspaldg[at]aol.com
Oct 4 Sat 2B hike
Historic Nortonville and Somersville. See museum and hike trails in this historic coal mining area. Some steep trails. moderate-to-leisurely pace. Return to trailhead by 4:30 pm. Post-hike potluck/barbecue in park. Rain cancels. Bring: food to eat and share at post-hike barbecue. Meet: 10 am at last parking lot in Black Diamond Mines Regional Park. Directions: take Somersville Road south from Highway 4 at Antioch to Black Diamond Mines Regional Park. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART at 9 am. Cost: $5 car entry fee.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Oct 4 Sat 2B hike
360 degrees of San Mateo County. Join Park Ranger George Durgerian on a grand tour of the National Park sites in Pacfica: Milagra Ridge, Sweeney Ridge and Mori Point. Hear the stories of bombs, bootlegging and bedeviled bulldozers that make these sites great. Meet: 9:30 am if you want to buy breakfast, 10 am for the hike at the Salada Beach Cafe, 220 Paloma Avenue, Pacifica. Directions: from San Francisco, go south on Highway 1, exit at Paloma, and turn left (west) across the overpass. Big red house.
George Durgerian (415)561-4323
Oct 4 Sat 2B hike
San Bruno Mountain. Explore San Bruno Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the Mountain and its rare plants and endangered Mission Blue, Elfin, and Silverspot butterflies. Bring: wind/sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Oct 5 Sun 2A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Three Lakes and Pilot Knob. A delightful stroll around the three lakes of northside Mount Tamalpais: Bon Tempe, Lagunitas and Alpine, plus great views from Pilot Knob. Back by 5 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools. Cost: $7 car/annual pass MMWD entrance fee.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Oct 9 Thu 2B hike
Oakland hills. Follow the route of the old Sacramento Northern Railroad line through the Montclair district of Oakland. Bring: food to share at a potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am in the Lake Temescal parking lot on Broadway about one mile east of the Rockridge BART station. Cost: $5 parking.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Oct 11 Sat 2B canine hike
Circumnavigation of Jewel Lake, canine hike. We'll hike clockwise through Tilden and Wildcat Canyon. Meet: 10 am at Lone Oak picnic area in Tilden Regional Park. Directions: Lone Oak is 300 yards southwest of the intersection of Canon Drive and Central Park Drive in Berkeley.
Barry Lipsky (510)527-7031 or barrylipsky[at]yahoo.com
Oct 12 Sun 2B hike
Mount Barnabe. Join us for a delightful outing to this fine viewpoint in the middle of the Marin greenbelt. Fire closures or extreme heat cancels. Meet: 11 am at Fairfax Parkade for carpools to trailhead in Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Return approximately 5:30 to 6:00 pm. Carpooling: transit accessible via Golden Gate Transit; check GGT bus schedules for options.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Oct 15 Wed 2B hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on Tam's trails. Back by 3 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Don and Donna Rice (415)552-6087 or dndrices[at]yahoo.com
Oct 18 Sat 2A hike
Presidio historic walk. An all-day tour of the Presidio, viewing Presidio buildings and nearby attractions. Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Return to start by 6 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant. Meet: 9:30 am by cannon on north side of the Lyon and Lombard gate to Presidio. Directions: closest Muni buses are #30 or #45from Downtown or #28 from Avenues.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Oct 18 Sat 2B hike
Ohlone (Siplichiquin) Village Sites. A visit to Indian shellmounds: life-in-place along the Bayside ridges with San Bruno Mountain Watch. A hike through 5000 years of human presence and the intricate balance of the original San Francisco Bay people; native plants to crystals to grizzly bears. Bring: wind/sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Oct 23 Thu 2B hike
Dry Creek Park. Take a hike through the shady creeks and canyons of the old Garin Ranch. Bring: lunch; nothing available for purchse. Meet: 10 am at the end of Tamarack Drive in Union City. Directions: from Highway 880 go east on Whipple, left on Mission and right on Tamarack.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Oct 24 Fri 2B hike
East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail. A moderately paced hike from Inspiration Point in Tilden Park to Skyline Gate in Redwood Regional Park, approximately 9 miles. Meet: 9:30 am at Inspiration Point in Tilden Regional Park.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Oct 25 Sat 2A hike
Walk through the City of the Dead. An all-day educational walk through the many cemeteries of Colma, the “City of the Dead.” Return to BART by 5:30 pm. (This is part 2. Part 1 will be next May. But you don't have to go on part 1 before going on part 2.) Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant. Meet: 10 am at Colma BART Station near agent's office. Directions: to drive to Colma BART, take Eastmoor exit off 280 freeway.
Guy Mayes and Gloria Navarra (510)522-1590 or (415)731-6144
Oct 25 Sat 2B hike
Marina Green to Beach Chalet. West end of Marina Green through Presidio's Crissy Field, up at Golden Gate Bridge along coastal trail past Baker's Beach to Sea Cliff (see Robin Williams’ humble abode) and then along coastal trail to Cliff House and Beach Chalet. Six miles one way, end 4 pm-ish. Drizzle OK, rain cancels. Optional post-hike dinner/beverages. Meet: 12 noon at west end of Marina Green parking lot (near St Francis Yacht Club). Directions: parking lot north end of Marina Green off Marina Boulevard, north of yacht harbor, and before Crissy Field. Carpooling: call leader to arrange shuttles.
Jim Spalding (415)337-6799 or cpaspaldg[at]aol.com
Oct 26 Sun 2A hike
Sycamore Grove. Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore contains one of the largest remaining groves of native sycamores in California. Come walk through the grove with us, learn about how they have been impacted by changes in the area and what we can do. Optional post-hike wine-tasting at local winery. Meet: 10:30 am at Wetmore Road entrance. Return to cars approximately 3:30. Directions: from Highway 580, take the Airway Boulevard exit, go south past the airport, and turn right at Kittyhawk. Take Kittyhawk to Concannon Boulevard, turn left, go about 1 mile to Holmes, and turn right on Holmes. Go to Wetmore, turn left; park entrance will be on your right. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART by base of steps on east side of College Avenue, 9:30 am. Cost: $3 parking fee.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Nov 1 Sat 2B hike
San Bruno Mountain. Explore San Bruno Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the Mountain and its rare plants and endangered Mission Blue, Elfin, and Silverspot butterflies. Bring: wind/sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Nov 8 Sat 2A hike
Lands End coastal walk. An all-day tour along the edges of the Presidio and coast from the Marina Green to the Cliff House. Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Return to start by 6 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant, and $ for Muni return. Meet: 10 am by cannon on north side of Lyon and Lombard gate to Presidio. Directions: closest Muni buses are #30 or #45 from downtown or #28 from avenues. (Muni $1.50/50c).
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Nov 9 Sun 2B canine hike
Tilden Park canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on a moderate loop, including the Seaview Trail. Return to cars around 1 pm with no lunch stop, but time for a quick snack. Dogless people welcome. Rain cancels. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot. Directions: South Park Drive will be closed for newt crossing. For information check: www.ebparks.org.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070
Nov 9 Sun 2B hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Dogtown and Bolinas Ridge. A moderate hike from Five Brooks to Dogtown along the Bolinas Ridge, Randall, Olema and Valley trails. Back about 4:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 13 Thu 2B hike
Lake Chabot. Hike through the shady trails of the Grass Valley area of Lake Chabot Park. Bring: food to share at a potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at the Equestrian Center on Skyline Boulevard. Directions: from Highway 580, exit and go east on Keller to the top of the hill. Turn left on Skyline, and look for Equestrian Center Park on your right.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Nov 15 Sat 2B hike
Ohlone (Siplichiquin) Village Sites. A visit to Indian shellmounds: life-in-place along the Bayside ridges with San Bruno Mountain Watch. A hike through 5000 years of human presence and the intricate balance of the original San Francisco Bay people; native plants to crystals to grizzly bears. Bring: wind/sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Nov 19 Wed 2B hike
Morning power hike. A brisk morning hike, 3-4 hours. Torrential conditions cancel. Meet: 8:30 am at Muir Woods lower parking lot.
Jayah Faye Paley (415)699-3333 or jayah[at]adventurebuddies.net
Nov 20 Thu 2B hike
Castro Valley hills. Take a 5-hour hike from Cull Lake to Lake Chabot. Bring: lunch; nothing available for purchase. Meet: 10 am at Cull Canyon Park off Crow Canyon in Castro Valley.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Nov 22 Sat 2C hike
Eugene O'Neill's backyard. View lush canyons in Las Trampas Park and the exterior of O'Neill's home. Many steep trails. Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Return to trailhead by 4:30 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant. Meet: 10:15 am in lot at end of Bolinger Canyon Road in Las Trampas Park. Directions: take Crow Canyon Road west from Highway 680 to Bolinger Canyon Rd. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART at 9:15 am.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Nov 23 Sun 2B hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Mount Barnabe. A beautiful, moderate 2B hike in Samuel Taylor State Park with great views from Devil's Gulch, plus a walk along Papermill Creek. Back about 4:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 23 Sun 2C hike
Mount Diablo and North Peak. Ascend both peaks on this moderately paced but hearty outing. Rain cancels. Meet: 10:30 am at the entrance to Juniper Campground. Return to cars approximately 5 pm. Carpooling: leader at Walnut Creek BART station 9:40 am by entry gates. Cost: $ for park entrance fee.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Dec 6 Sat 2B hike
San Bruno Mountain. Explore San Bruno Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the Mountain and its rare plants and endangered Mission Blue, Elfin, and Silverspot butterflies. Bring: wind/sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Dec 7 Sun 2A hike
Berkeley hills and architecture. A walk featuring hidden parks, plus houses designed by Bernard Maybeck. Return to start by 5 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike pizza. Meet: 11 am at Euclid and Bayview (near Berkeley Rose Garden). Directions: by car, exit I-80 at University Ave. Go east on University to Oxford and turn left. At Hearst, turn right. Then, at Euclid, turn left. Follow Euclid to Bayview. By BART, get off at Berkeley BART, walk north to University Ave. and then walk to Bayview and Euclid as above (a 30 to 40 minute walk, minimum).
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Dec 7 Sun 2B hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
33rd annual Angel Island hike and picnic. A moderate hike over and around Angel Island with a potluck beach picnic. Spectacular views of all the Bay. We go to the top of Mount Livermore, and then have lunch on the beach so bring liquids and a great potluck dish for six hikers to share. Back by 4 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:45 am at the Angel Island ferry dock in Tiburon. Cost: Angel Island Ferry $13.50.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Dec 10 Wed 2B hike
Brisk morning hike. A 3-4 hour hike on northside trails looking for Fungus Amongus and newts. Torrential conditions cancel, but rain enhances. Meet: 9 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater).
Jayah Faye Paley (415)699-3333 or jayah[at]adventurebuddies.net
Dec 13 Sat 2B canine hike
Tilden Park canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on a moderate loop, including the Seaview Trail. Return to cars around 1 pm with no lunch stop, but time for a quick snack. Dogless people welcome. Rain cancels. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot. Directions: South Park Drive will be closed for newt crossing. For information check: www.ebparks.org.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070
Dec 14 Sun 2B hike
Cascade Canyon/White Hill. Hike up Cascade Canyon to San Geronimo Ridge over to White Hill and its spectacular 360 degree views of the Bay Area. Enjoy Cascade Falls, open grasslands and plenty of views of this 8-9 mile hike. Pace is moderate-to-brisk and rain cancels. Meet: 9 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater).
Thomas Post (415)391-2409 or tpost123[at]hotmail.com
Dec 17 Wed 2B hike
An adventurous romp. A moderately paced, 2B hike to beautiful, less-traveled places, and certain to include some rugged terrain. Back by 3 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater).
Judy Hall (415)457-8730
Dec 18 Thu 2A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Deer Park. A moderate and beautiful hike from Deer Park towards Phoenix Lakes. Bring a small snack. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Dec 19 Fri 2B hike
Mount Tamalpais. A steady, moderate paced hike, slower uphill, and stopping for views. Rain may shorten, but not cancel. Return about 2-3 pm. Meet: 9 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Sandra Zwemmer (925)370-1830
Dec 20 Sat 2B hike
Mount Tamalpais Potluck and Hike. A moderately paced full 2B hike on some small challenging trails, to meet friends for a joint potluck. Rain changes destination. Bring: food and/or drink to share with 5-6 others. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater). Cost: $7 per car or annual pass.
Judy Hall (415)457-8730
Dec 20 Sat 2B hike
Ohlone (Siplichiquin) Village Sites. A visit to Indian shellmounds: life-in-place along the Bayside ridges with San Bruno Mountain Watch. A hike through 5000 years of human presence and the intricate balance of the original San Francisco Bay people; native plants to crystals to grizzly bears. Bring: wind/sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Dec 21 Sun 2B hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Drake's Estero. An “Almost Christmas” hike so everyone bring a small gift for another hiker. A most charming and moderately paced tour of beautiful Drake's Estero area on Point Reyes. Back about 5 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net